In my previous two “go-bag” articles we covered the basics of why you may want a “go-bag” with the 1st article covering why you may want one, how to pick the right bag, and the necessities of shelter and fire. This was the 1st layer of the R3 foundation or my 3-part “go-bag” guidance based on the Rule of Three (R3) - the human body can survive three minutes without air, three … [Read more...]
New Die-Cut Vinyl DirtRoadTrip Decals are here!
Good news! If you are looking to add both horsepower and resale value to your rig, we've got just the ticket. Actually, our new decals will not do either of those things, but they will look fantastic on your truck (or fridge, toolbox, etc.) and hold up extremely well to the elements. These decals are made of high quality UV-resistant vinyl that will not discolor over … [Read more...]
Summer Koozie Shootout
Unless you own a Lucas refrigerator you probably don't enjoy drinking warm beer, and unless you own a Land Rover you probably don't get the joke (Lucas used to make all the sub-standard electronics for Land Rover that made Hasbro toys look like super computers). Here are DirtRoadTrip, we pride ourselves on being professionals at drinking beer. Between Ben and myself we've … [Read more...]
AEV Ono Camp Hatchet – Review
American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) advertises their Ono Camp Hatchet as a Jeeper's best friend, but does it really live up to their marketing claims? When I think of a Jeeper's best friend, I think of Dana 60 axles, a friend with a trailer, HEMI swaps, and big ole' mud tires. Now AEV is known for making some pretty serious equipment (good enough to be used by an OEM … [Read more...]
Ten Summer Camping Essentials
Now that the summer camping season is in full swing, here are our top ten summer camping essentials that will ensure you don't become "that guy" on your next trip. 10. Saw/Axe/Chainsaw There are 2 things everyone expects when they go on a camping trip, the first thing is a fire, the second is s'mores (that's probably just my wife, but her expectations become mine very … [Read more...]
